Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Role - Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Location: Remote

Mandatory Skills

• Cross-Functional Release Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Backend CI/CD & Release Pipeline Expertise

• Mobile Release Lifecycle (iOS + Android + Store Constraints)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of our native

mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. This role bridges Product and Engineering, driving high-

quality, reliable, and clearly communicated releases.

The ideal candidate is technically competent, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator who can coordinate across multiple

teams, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in release processes.

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Coordination

• Own and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms

• Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops

• Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teams

• Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions

Execution & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phases

• Coordinate mobile app submissions (Apple App Store & Google Play)

• Manage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versions

• Ensure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistently

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the central point of communication for all release-related activities

• Provide clear, timely updates on release status, risks, and issues

• Translate technical details into business-friendly communication for Product and stakeholders

• Maintain release documentation, notes, and post-release summaries

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, track, and mitigate release risks and dependencies

• Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and incidents during release cycles

• Lead rollback planning and execution where required

Release Manager | Job Description

Quality & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of release management processes and tooling

• Implement and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation

• Partner with QA to ensure robust testing and release quality gates

• Analyse release performance metrics and recommend improvements

Key Skills & Experience

Technical Competence

• Strong understanding of mobile app development lifecycles (iOS & Android)

• Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, and deployment processes

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI)

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git branching strategies)

• Understanding of app store release processes and guidelines

Communication & Organisation

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

• Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving alignment across teams

Collaboration

• Proven experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams

• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively

• Strong influencing skills without direct authority

Problem Solving

• Proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues quickly

• Calm under pressure, especially during critical release windows

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Experience

• Experience in mobile-first or consumer-facing applications

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Experience managing simultaneous multi-platform releases

• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Sentry, logs, dashboards)

Success Measures

• Predictable, on-time releases with minimal disruption

• Reduced release-related incidents and rollbacks

• Improved release cycle efficiency and automation

• High stakeholder satisfaction with communication and delivery

Kinldy share the resume to

luis@ampstek.com